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East - West University, Illinois

Overview of East - West University

The campus of East - West University is in Chicago, Illinois, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at East - West University include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and liberal arts.

East - West University Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes East - West University an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, East - West University had 1,021 students enrolled (1,012 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting East - West University

East - West University
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
http://www.eastwest.edu

East - West University Programs and Degrees (2005)

East - West University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts109liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English
Business And Management53business management
Computer Science And Engineering27computer and info science
Engineering Technician11electronics tech
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Mathematics0mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for East - West University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1016
Bachelor's degree546
Associate's degree514

Student Body

In 2005, East - West University had a total enrollment of 1,021 students (1,012 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White2%
Black70%
Hispanic12%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)14%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1927%
20-2125%
22-2419%
25-2915%
30-346%
35-393%
40-494%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois99%

East - West University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time34 %
Part-Time44 %

East - West University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

East - West University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,415
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,415
Books and supplies$ 1,900

Financial Aid:
East - West University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2168600)

East - West University Faculty

East - West University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured01
Non-tenured, but on tenure track87

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*1*
Associate professoracademic year4$56,1421*
Assistant professoracademic year4$38,2506$41,833
All faculty totalacademic year8$47,1968$44,000

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

East - West University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

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East - West University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets East - West University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%East - West University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%East - West University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%East - West University % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%East - West University Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in business and management
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%East - West University % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%East - West University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%East - West University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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